Keweenaw Land Trust
favors balancing economic health with natural and
cultural resource
protection, and promotes a balance
of private land uses with opportunities for public
access. The Land Trust supports sustainable
forestry, traditional uses such as hunting and
fishing, camping and hiking, and tourism that values
all the resources the area has to offer.

Keweenaw Land Trust primarily serves the counties of
Keweenaw, Houghton, and Baraga in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula, but also work with landowners in
Iron, Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.

Responsible and
Ethical Operations

The Keweenaw Land
Trust is governed by a dedicated volunteer board of
directors drawn from members of the community, and
has a committed permanent staff. Bylaws and
appropriate policies, sound management, and board
oversight contribute to a strong and enduring
organization. The Trust adheres to the high
standards and recommended practices of the
Land
Trust Alliance, a national organization that
provides ethical and practical guidelines for land
trusts.

Finance Committee
Guided by Land Trust Alliance Standards and
Practices and the assistance of community
professionals, the KLT Finance Committee
provides oversight and recommendations to the
Board of Directors on fiduciary matters.

Obtain and Manage Funds
As with most nonprofit organizations, the
Keweenaw Land Trust relies on public and private
support to carry out its mission. Fundraising
events, such as an annual trail run and a family
ski race, contribute to the Trust's vitality and
allow people of all ages to help support land
conservation efforts. All fundraising is done in
an ethical manner, respecting the privacy and
intent of our members and donors.

Dedicated Endowments
Keweenaw Land Trust is supported by several
dedicated endowment funds. An Organizational
Endowment supports general operations. Some of
these funds are managed by the
Keweenaw
Community Foundation in a KLT-Designated fund.
The Land Stewardship Fund provides funds for
long-term monitoring and legal fees. The Marsin
Endowment, named for donor Mary Sinish, supports
the Marsin Nature Retreat Center.

Partnerships and Community Involvement

By working with units of government and like-minded
organizations such as the Houghton/Keweenaw
Conservation District, the Michigan Nature
Association, The Nature Conservancy, Copper
Country Audubon Club, and the
Lake Superior Land
Trust Partnership, the Trust is strengthened in
achieving its goals. The Trust adheres to the high
standards and recommended practices of the Land
Trust Alliance, a national organization that
provides ethical and practical guidelines for land
trusts across the continent. The Keweenaw Land Trust
staff attends the national conferences of the LTA,
and consults regularly with professional colleagues
in land trusts across the country.